Thursday’s Great Falls events

Page Forward Book Discussion Group presents a Blind Date Book Tasting party. Bring your previously wrapped book and discuss it with other party-goers. Refreshments are provided. Admission is free. 7 p.m. Great Falls Public Library. 301 2nd Ave. N. 453-0349.

Girls Run Great Falls meets every Tuesday and Thursday to run, jog or walk to prepare for the July 30th Run/Walk event. Girls can work with experienced coaches, participate in group discussions and activities. Admission is free. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. YWCA. 220 2nd St. N. 452-1315.

Scheels Glock Night features a show of the new Glock handguns. Must be 21 and older. Admission is free. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Great Falls Shooting Sports Complex. 171 Morony Dam Road. 453-7666.

Great Falls Historic Trolley features a Historic 2-hour tour of the attractions and history of Great Falls. Tours are Monday-Saturday at 10:30 a.m. through Sept. 1. Tours cost $22 and $5 for ages 6-17. Children 5 and younger ride for free. Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art. 1400 1st Ave. N. 727-8255.

Week of the Grizzly “Living with the Grizzly Bear,” features Scott McMillion author of “Mark of the Grizzly,” talking about the early history of the grizzly bear, Dave Shea talking about grizzly attacks and history and Mike Madel talking about challenges facing officials and Montana residents. The film “Glacier Park’s Night of the Grizzly,” follows the presentations. Admission is free. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The History Museum. 422 2nd St. S. 791-1465.

End of Summer Reading program celebration party in the library park. The program is for ages birth through grade 5. Children 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Great Falls Public Library. 301 2nd Ave. N. 453-0349.

Registration is now for summer swim lessons for all ability levels, adult and special needs classes. Classes begin on July 25. Classes cost $55-$60. Great Falls High School. 1900 2nd Ave. S. 268-6281.

Alive@Lunch features live music by Mike McNulty. Bring a chair. Admission is free. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday. D.A. Davidson and Company courtyard plaza. Central Avenue and 3rd Street. 453-6151.

The four-year anniversary extravaganza features live music by Max Hay, Josephine Sunrise and The Wench performing in the parking lot. 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday. The Front. 215 3rd St. N.W. 727-3947.

Beer and Gear Festival - Brew Fest Night and Outdoors Expo features a Brew Fest with microbrew tasting, food and live music by Common Ground from 4-5 p.m., Tom Catmull and Radio Static from 5:30-7p.m. and Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs from 7:30-9 p.m. in Whittier Park. The Gear Trade Show and Outdoors Expo is from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. in the convention center. Sponsored by Great Falls Tribune, Bighorn Outdoor Specialists and Rural Dynamics Incorporated. Brew Fest early bird tickets cost $30 for entry at 4 p.m., $20 for entry at 5 p.m. in advance or $35 for entry at 4 p.m. and $25 for entry at 5 p.m. the day of the festival. Friday. Outdoor Expo only tickets cost $5. Visit http://tickets.greatfallstribune.com. Civic Center. 2 Park Drive S.

Hi-Line Terror features live music by BJV, Switch Off Safety, Piranah Dog and more for all ages. Partial proceeds benefit the Rescue Mission. Admission is $5. 7 p.m. Friday. Northwest Center. 2201 N.W. Bypass. 231-8394.